In addition to other scholarships, these scholarships are available specifically for Native American students. Students should be encouraged to apply to ALL sources of financial aid for which they are eligible. Other scholarships may be available once students are enrolled in a college, students should contact their college financial aid counselor or check with the American Indian Graduate Center (www.aigcs.org).

The Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Minority Scholarship Program sponsors educational opportunities for currently enrolled, first-year law students of diverse backgrounds. The Foundation offers one award of $10,000.

The Golden LEAF Scholarship for public university students is funded through a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation. This scholarship is designed to assist current high school seniors, current North Carolina community college students and students currently enrolled at public North Carolina four-year universities.

The North Carolina Society of Engineers, founded in 1918, is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian organization which helps to promote the social, economic and technical interests of the engineering profession throughout the state of North Carolina. The Harrell Scholarship will provide support to assist with tuition, fees, and books for a full time student who has a declared major in Engineering or Engineering Technology. The recipient may reapply for consideration but eligibility shall be limited to four (4) semesters.

The Hood Good Sport Scholarship Program, Presented by Hood Milk, rewards high school student athletes with $5,000 towards furthering their education at a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university.

Radio Television Digital News Foundation is offering scholarships to college students planning careers in radio, television and on line journalism. RTDNF Fellowships are available for journalists with fewer than 10 years experience working in radio, television or on line journalism. Applications are available at RTDNA.org

The Directed Energy Professional Society (DEPS) is the premier organization for the exchange of information on the development and application of directed energy (DE), which includes both high energy lasers (HEL) and high power microwaves (HPM). DEPS fosters research and development of DE technology for national defense and civil applications through professional communication and education. The traditional academic disciplines involved in DE research include, but are not limited to, physics, electrical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials sciences, optical sciences, optical engineering, and aerospace engineering. 2010-2011 award amounts will depend on available funding which is provided by the High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office and by DEPS.

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

The Texas Architectural Foundation (TAF) recently announced over $58,000 in scholarships available for the 2010-2011 academic year. Scholarships are available to students seeking professional degrees in architecture at any of the eight accredited schools in Texas. Of the 2010-2011 scholarships available, 11 are competitive among students from all schools. Another 31 are designated for students from specific schools. Scholarship amounts to individuals range from $750 to $5,000.

Lowe’s will award one hundred forty (140) $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors who intend to enroll in an undergraduate course of study in the U.S. for the 2010-2011 school year.